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Youthful Pittsburgh Penguins complete sweep of New York Rangers
By Alan Robinson, The Sports Xchange PITTSBURGH -- These aren't the Pittsburgh Penguins that the New York Rangers eliminated in the Stanley Cup playoffs the last two years. Not even...
Celebrity cases may help spur rise in double mastectomies
Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay News Coverage of celebrities with battle breast cancer is not always balanced or thorough, and this skewed view may contribute to the number of double mastectomies.
Higher muscle mass associated with lower mortality risk in people with heart disease
Cardiovascular disease patients who have high muscle mass and low fat mass have a lower mortality risk than those with other body compositions, researchers have found. The findings also suggest...
Unlocking the Power of Breast Milk--with Help from Cows
Researchers hope milk sugars and protective microbes can help prevent malnutrition and treat intestinal disease -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Tampa Bay Lightning eliminate Detroit Red Wings in Game 5
By Greg Auman, The Sports Xchange TAMPA, Fla. -- For 58 minutes, a scoreless tie persisted at Amalie Arena.
5 former New Orleans Police officers sentenced in Hurricane Katrina shootings
Shawn PriceNEW ORLEANS, April 20 (UPI) -- Five ex-New Orleans police officers were sentenced for the shootings of six unarmed men and its subsequent cover-up in the days following Hurricane...
Taking aspirin could increase cancer survival by 20 percent
Patients receiving cancer treatment could increase their chance of survival by up to 20 percent and help stop their cancer from spreading by taking a low dose of aspirin, new...
Previous mental distress may slow concussion recovery
HealthDay News Athletes may take longer to recover after a concussion if they had psychosomatic symptoms before their head injury, new research suggests.
Loneliness, isolation linked to heightened risk of heart disease/stroke
Loneliness and social isolation are linked to around a 30 percent increased risk of having a stroke or developing coronary artery disease -- the two leading causes of illness and...
Researchers improve identification of women at high risk of pre-eclampsia
Researchers have developed a new tool that will improve how clinicians can identify women at high risk of developing pre-eclampsia, and who should take Aspirin after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Surgeons develop innovative technique for reconstructing breast after mastectomy
Plastic surgeons have developed a new breast reconstruction technique that combines advantages of two different types of microsurgical procedures using abdominal and other tissue to reconstruct the breast after a...
Scientists propose treatment for severe lung diseases
Researchers are developing a new drug to treat life-threatening lung damage and breathing problems in people with severe infections like pneumonia, those undergoing certain cancer treatments and premature infants with...
Neurologist: Some allergy meds worsen restless legs syndrome
HealthDay News Over-the-counter allergy medications may worsen symptoms of restless legs syndrome, a neurologist contends.
Flexible hours controlled by management cause stress and damage lives of low-paid workers
A researcher who embedded himself in several London branches of one of the UK's largest supermarkets found that management used a combination of 'flexed-time' contracts and overtime to control worker...
Sacramento Kings to interview Los Angeles Clipper's Mike Woodson, report
The Sports Xchange The Sacramento Kings plan to interview Los Angeles Clippers assistant Mike Woodson for their head coaching vacancy, according to a report Tuesday.
'NCIS: Los Angeles' star Daniela Ruah expecting second child
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, April 19 (UPI) -- Daniela Ruah, who plays Kensi Blye on "NCIS: Los Angeles," announced she's pregnant with her second child by David Paul Olsen.
Michigan governor Snyder says Flint water is so safe, he'll drink it for a month
Doug G. WareLANSING, Mich., April 19 (UPI) -- The tap water in the city of Flint is so safe, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says he'll drink it for a month...
Small study supports new stool-based colon cancer test
HealthDay News A new, but small, study finds more evidence that a recently approved, stool-based colon cancer test may be effective for certain patients.
Widely-used antibiotic allergy skin test often wrong, doctors say
Most people who believe they're allergic to penicillin truly aren't, say Canadian doctors who stress both children and adults should be diagnosed properly because the substitutes are more toxic and...
Return of vaccine-preventable diseases has implications for hospital care
With the re-emergence of measles, mumps, diphtheria, and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), many healthcare providers are encountering these diseases—and their potentially serious and even fatal outcomes—for the first time. A...
New hope for treating atheriosclerosis
An American mother’s hunch might result in new treatments for patients who can’t tolerate conventional cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Prison's extended punch
A study of female inmates suggests those who grew up in homes where at least one adult was incarcerated were at greater risk for lifelong neurological problems.
What Is A Biosimilar Drug?
Health Here’s why you’ll be seeing that word a lot in the future Earlier this month, the FDA approved a biosimilar drug called Inflectra,...
New research improves conductive plastic for health, energy, other technologies
Biological implants that communicate with the brain to control paralyzed limbs or provide vision to the blind are one step closer to reality thanks to research by Brian Collins, an...
Japan press freedom under threat, U.N. special rapporteur says
Elizabeth ShimTOKYO, April 19 (UPI) -- Japan is coming under strong criticism for curbs on press freedom.
Increased saturated fat intake linked to aggressive prostate cancer
A link between higher intake of dietary saturated fat, a type of fat found commonly in foods such as fatty beef and cheese, and risk of aggressive prostate cancer has...
Antiviral protein linked to depressed mood in mice
The flu and other viral infections have long been known to cause mood changes, beyond the more familiar symptoms of fever and sore throat. A study in mice now reveals...
Eating dark chocolate as a daily snack could help boost athletic performance
Dark chocolate has already been hailed for its positive effects on cardiovascular health – and now a new study has found the tasty treat could help give sports enthusiasts an...